Brooks Men's Glycerin 21 Running Shoes

About This Item

Design:

  • New, engineered warp knit upper is breathable and allows for a flexible, accommodating fit while staying soft against your foot
  • The broad platform stabilizes your foot and promotes smooth heel-to-toe transitions
  • Made with recycled materials equivalent to 5 plastic water bottles

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • Additional 2mm of DNA LOFT v3 midsole for a plush ride
  • Super-soft, nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning is optimized to be lightweight, responsive, and durable for plush comfort

Durability & Traction:

  • New RoadTack rubber includes recycled silica and is lightweight and durable

Additional Details:

  • Weight: 9.8 oz
  • Midsole Drop: 10mm
  • Brand : Brooks
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 23BROMGLYCRN21BLCMNS
  • SKU: 25139062
Best UseRunning
Running Shoe SupportNeutral
Running Shoe CushioningPlush cushioning
Midsole Drop10mm
Footwear HeightAnkle
Footwear ClosureLace
UpperEngineered warp knit
MidsoleDNA LOFT v3
OutsoleRoadTack rubber
Weight9.8 oz
GenderMen's

REVIEWS

4.3
97%
Recommended

612 Reviews

Great Shoe

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off, not a runner due to back injuries. Second, I bought these mostly to exercise in. That means biking, treadmill, and gym. Perfect fit, laterally stable, great cushioning, and I love the color scheme and design.

Hurt Toe, :(

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like mine, they are beautiful, but after using Ghosts, Hyperion and this is my second glycerin, they hurt my second toe of the left foot.

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These Are A Good Shoe

I like to rotate my shoes every six months and these last pass that time .. would recommend these shoes.

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Floor Display.

I don't think I'll be ordering from Dicks anymore. The last 2 pairs of shoes I've ordered appeared to have been worn and did not come in an original box. One pair was dirty. And both pairs appeared to have been worn. The purpose of ordering is so I didn't have to drive 45 minutes to the closest store.

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Great Support And Balance

Very good all around shoes, in the gym, on the court or a long walk with the dog. I love the support and balance

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So Comfortable And Lightweight

So comfortable and lightweight! These are my go to shoes and wouldn’t wear anything else for running.

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Great Performer!

I purchased this for my daily exercise routine and it has been working great for me so far.

James123

I recently picked up the Brooks Glycerin 21 after my go-to shoe, the Brooks Adrenaline, was out of stock. I was told the Glycerin was a good alternative, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to that promise—at least not for me. Right out of the box, the Glycerin 21 felt plush and well-cushioned, which initially gave me hope. However, once I started running, the comfort quickly disappeared. The fit felt off, especially around the arch and heel, and I noticed discomfort within the first couple of miles. After a few runs, the pain in my feet became consistent enough that I had to stop using them altogether. To be fair, the Glycerin 21 might work well for runners who prefer a softer, more neutral shoe, but if you're coming from the Adrenaline—especially if you rely on the stability features—it’s just not the same experience. I felt like I had less support, which may have contributed to the discomfort during runs. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the Glycerin 21 as a substitute for the Adrenaline, especially if foot support and comfort are high priorities for you. Hopefully, the Adrenaline comes back in stock soon because this one just didn’t work for me.

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Good After Break In.

I love the cushion of these shoes. I’m currently using them for my longer runs. Initially I had a bit of discomfort on the outside of one foot but after some time they seem to have broken in and that discomfort is all but gone. I’m a big guy that doesn’t run fast so they don’t feel very heavy. I would have given these 5 stars had it not given me discomfort in one of my feet.

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Good Cushioning Sneaker

Purchased these sneakers in black 3 weeks ago. These are very cushioned and fit a little smaller than other Brooks styles.

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Maybe The Best Shoe I’ve Had

Love the comfort. Definitely much softer than the 21,fit is great in forefoot and heel. Felt good for the first 5 mile run. Nothing short of amazing!

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Great!

We purchased these for our Disney trip. As much as we loved them previously, they hurt my husband's heels? Not sure if they needed some breaking in prior or if it's this model but they did great for our joints.

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Very Comfortable

Love the glycerine line. It’s like walking on clouds.

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Good Cushion

It fits very well and I ran half marathon, i ran faster than before.

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Great Sneaker

great sneaker super price on the white. supportive and cushioned, just right

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